Crime per Capita in Red River County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Red River County.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D |
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D- |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$7.73 million
Cost of Crime™ for Red River County, TX
In 2025, crime will cost $1,595 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Red River County in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is Red River County, TX Safe?
The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US county. Red River County ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of counties but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Red River County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Red River County is 48.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Red River County Residents generally consider the west part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Red River County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the north areas to 1 in 32 in the west.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Red River County, TX see the most incidents - about 125 per year. In contrast, the west part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Red River County, TX
The total projected cost of crime in Red River County for 2025 is $7,730,088. This translates to approximately $676 per resident and $1,595 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in Red River County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.8%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Red River County Compared to Other Counties?
| Red River County, TX: | $676 |
|---|---|
| Potter County, TX: | $783 |
| Hays County, TX: | $323 |
| Texas: | $555 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Red River County is $676 per year, which is $211 more than the national average and $121 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Red River County:
- In Potter County, TX, crime costs $783 per person, which is $107 more than in Red River County.
- In Hays County, TX, crime costs $323 per person, which is $353 less than in Red River County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Red River County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Red River County |
Cost per Red River County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$2.08 million |
$182 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$816,193 |
$71 |
Robbery |
$286,518 |
$25 |
Assault |
$1.29 million |
$113 |
Kidnapping |
$123,370 |
$11 |
Vehicle Theft |
$133,903 |
$12 |
Burglary |
$441,023 |
$39 |
Theft |
$1.39 million |
$122 |
Arson |
$35,174 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$474,161 |
$41 |
Animal Cruelty |
$10,103 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$533,055 |
$47 |
Identity Theft |
$111,214 |
$10 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$7,730,088 |
$676 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Red River County, TX
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Red River County totals $18,162,488 ($1,587 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $25,892,576 ($2,263 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the Red River County crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Red River County has 1, have the same problem. Of Red River County’s 11,441 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Red River County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.938 |
Robbery |
0.7962 |
Rape |
1.177 |
Murder |
0.0967 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.007 (D) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
23.50 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.7558 |
Burglary |
4.250 |
Arson |
0.1273 |
Total Property Crime |
28.63 (D-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1778 |
Drug Crimes |
6.299 |
Vandalism |
5.801 |
Identity Theft |
1.256 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1194 |
Total "Other" Rate |
13.65 (D+) |
Individual Red River County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Red River County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Red River County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | D | C- | |
C- | B- | D | |
D+ | C- | D+ | |
D+ | D | D+ | |
B- | D+ | B+ | |
D | D | D- | |
B- | C- | B | |
C | B- | C- | |
D+ | D- | C- | |
D | D- | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Red River County is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | C- | C- | |
D | D- | D- | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
D | D | D | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
D | D | D | |
A- | A- | A- | |
B | B- | B- | |
C | B+ | B+ | |
D- | D | D |
Considering only the crime rate, Red River County is less safe than the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Red River County, TX average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Red River County schools on SchoolGrade
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